CVE-2024-1878 SourceCodester Employee Management System myprofile.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 26 Feb 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in myprofile.php to read or modify database contents in the Employee Management System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-1878?

CVE-2024-1878 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Management System, published on 26 Feb 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /myprofile.php. The manipulation of the argument id with the input 1%20or%201=1 leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-254726 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Razormist Employee Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-1878 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-1878 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxgx-3gr7-j26m.